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Pride for all
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Pride for all

Dr Samhita Barooah The eighth Guwahati Queer Pride was held on March 21. This year marked a transformation of diverse dimensions. The usual route – from Dighalipukhuri through Pan Bazaar and the High Court and back – was shifted to the Anuradha Cinema in Bamunimaidan area. Then, another round around...
Meme fest on track
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Meme fest on track

Memes are taking over the internet – giving us more entertainment and more ways of expression, writes Nilutpal Timsina. In recent years, memes have become a strong tool for political campaigning in India. They have garnered much attention from the social media savvy generation, which is often...
TRAVEL - Temples of Karnataka
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TRAVEL - Temples of Karnataka

Mamoni Mahanta With a part of the Western Ghats adorning Karnataka, the State is abundant in lush, green, natural beauty. It is located on the southwest coast of India which means it has some spectacular beaches facing the Arabian Sea, like the Om Beach in Gokarna. And then, there are the historic...
CHICONOMICS - Bag it up!
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CHICONOMICS - Bag it up!

Joyshree Baruah Classic bag styles are a must-have. But, most of us already have that tote bag, the handbag, the backpack, and the duffle bag. However, there’s so much more to bags than just these few choices. Satchel: Together with having the long cross-body strap, satchels tend to have a singular,...
MANAGEMENT MOVES - All about IT consultancy
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MANAGEMENT MOVES - All about IT consultancy

Saurav Somani If you are planning to launch an IT consulting business, it is a step in the right direction as it’s a growing business, which is recession-proof too. Due to digitalisation and increasing use of IT in our daily lives, IT services are in much demand. Here are some steps going forward:...
TRAVEL - To a hidden paradise
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TRAVEL - To a hidden paradise

Sobina Yashmin The Kakochang Falls is in one of the remotest villages of Golaghat district in Assam. Have you ever imagined listening to the sound of crystal clear water plunging from a height of 40 m on a wintry afternoon, with the Phagun breeze blowing in your hair? To experience that, we...
MIND YOUR ENGLISH - Cut it short
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MIND YOUR ENGLISH - Cut it short

Protim Sharma “Isn’t ‘storm in a teacup’ an exaggeration of a small matter?” “Yes, it is exaggerating something out of proportion.” “I was wondering what could be the origin of this interesting expression…” “As far as I know, Cicero is credited with first using a similar phrase in the first century...
Leading an unconventional life….
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Leading an unconventional life….

Anwesha Hazarika Conventionality is a human favourite. In the conundrum called life, illusion chases us everywhere. We are all trapped in this illusionary notion of success, where a conventionally successful career is seen as the ideal one. I, being part of the youth, like to stick to YouTube or...
No waste zone
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No waste zone

Hiramoni Saikia Mother Nature is a treasure for all living beings, so it is our duty to protect Her. But, unfortunately, we have failed to do so. Pollution – the accumulation of unwanted things in our environment – is on the rise. If those unwanted objects are harmful gases, it will cause air...
Quiz zone
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Quiz zone

Sailen Baishya India, recently, flagged off the first consignment of red rice to the US. It was flagged off on March 4 from Assam, giving a major boost to India’s rice export potential. Red rice is rich in iron and the variety is grown in the Brahmaputra Valley of Assam, without using any form of...
Feelings
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Feelings

The Road with No Destination The road with no destination Had been awful, Even if I knew, I misled my mind And now, I am lost in the midst. Terrified by the darkness of night, My will to move was shattered. Sitting under a tree by the roadside, I stared at the stars. What made me follow the route?...
LOVING LITERATURE - Story of stories
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LOVING LITERATURE - Story of stories

Bibhash Choudhury South African novelist Dan Jacobson has penned in Her Story a remarkable tale-within-a-tale, bringing together the generic elements of science fiction, fantasy, fable, and political narrative – drawing them to present questions of identity, history, archival memory, gender and...
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